An applicant for a registration to practice as a dental radiographer shall submit to the State Board of Dentistry:

1. (1) A completed application form and an application fee of forty-five dollars;
2. (2) A copy of government-issued documentation sufficient to identify the applicant;

3. (3) Proof of one of the following within the thirteen months prior to application:

   1. (a) Successful completion of a dental radiography course taken through a dental assisting, dental hygiene, or dental program accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation. If the radiography course is taken as part of an ongoing dental assisting program, the thirteen-month period prior to application begins after completion of the dental assisting program;
   2. (b) Passage of the Radiation Health and Safety Examination administered by the Dental Assisting National Board, Incorporated (DANB);
   3. (c) Successful completion of a program approved by the State Board of Dentistry pursuant to § 20:43:07:06; or
   4. (d) Certification as a Certified Dental Assistant through DANB; and

4. (4) If applicable, verification of the registration number and status of the registration from the board of dentistry in each state in which the applicant is or has been registered to practice as a dental radiographer.

   The State Board of Dentistry may issue a registration to practice as a dental radiographer to an applicant who meets the requirements in this section.

Source: 11 SDR 73, effective November 27, 1984; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 18 SDR 132, effective February 17, 1992; 47 SDR 11, effective August 12, 2020 ; 50 SDR 64; effective November 29, 2023 .

General Authority: SDCL 36-6A-14 (20) , 36-6A-50 (11) .

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-6A-14 (4)(6)(7), 36-6A-50 (11) .

Prior versions effective: 2020-08-12, 1992-02-17.